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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.74, 583.31 and 258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.74, 583.31 and 258.83 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.74 : 583.31 = 258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.74/583.31 = 258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.74x = 583.31 × 258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.74x = 150,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,978.13/388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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